Fair_Child

When her meticulously crafted marriage to Elijah Rossi shatters on her wedding night with a brutal revelation: "There is no us, Imogen. There never was." 
Imogen is abandoned by her husband and further faces an even crueler twist when her husband refuses a divorce.

With the arrival of Isaac Rossi, Elijah's revenge-driven half brother, Imogen strikes a clandestine deal with her brother-in-law to navigate a dangerous game of deceit, seeking to outmaneuver her indifferent husband. As loyalties are tested, Imogen must decide which brother is right for her. The one she was made for or the one she burns for.

The bride that never was

I pressed the doorbell, my heart pounding as I heard the melodic chime echo through the house. A moment later, a crackle of static preceded a deep, familiar voice emanating from the intercom.

"It's me, Dad," I replied, trying to keep the tremor out of my voice.

There was a pause, then a soft click as the gate unlocked. I pushed it open, the well-oiled hinges moving silently. As I stepped onto the property, I couldn't help but feel like an intruder in a world I didn't belong to.

My eyes were drawn once again to the imposing structure before me, its modern lines and gleaming surfaces a stark contrast to the warmth of my childhood home. But before I could dwell on this further, movement caught my attention. My mother was walking towards me, her face a mix of surprise and unparalleled joy.

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